Events in South Jersey This Weekend: Festivals & Fun

South Jersey stays busy every weekend. Expect backyard festivals, live music, family outings, and small-town markets across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties. Browse events in South Jersey this weekend below. New listings get added all the time, so check back often before you make plans.

Browse This Weekend’s Events

Fall Festivals & Events
  • Trolls and Men

    Trolls and Men
    Ritz Theater, Haddon Township 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ, United States

    (October 9 – October 25, 2026) Written by Alex Wilkie Directed by Lori Aleixo-Howard When World War II arrives on the doorstep of Norway, Julius Thoreson, the Artistic Director of the Trondheim Transformational Theatre, is thrust unexpectedly to the forefront of resistance against Nazi occupation. After being visited by the newly appointed Minister of Culture […]

  • Diggerfest Fall Festival

    Diggerland USA 100 Pinedge Drive West Berlin, NJ 08091

    What is Diggerfest? We’re glad you asked! It’s the time of year all of the pumpkins sprout up to drive, ride & operate all of the amazing machines at Diggerland USA. This is our exclusive fall festival where you can enjoy fire truck rides, hay rides, pumpkin decorating and plenty of family-fun and games. Don’t […]

  • Sunflower & Fall Festivals

    The Red Barn Farm 391 US-206, Hammonton

    A hometown fall tradition: wander the sunflowers, hop a hayride, and get lost in the corn maze, then settle in with farm-fresh food, live music, and the best sunset in […]

  • Fintastic Pumpkin Glow

    Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ, United States

    Fintastic Pumpkin Glow is once again lighting up Adventure Aquarium from September 18 through November 1, 2026! Guests are invited to explore the glow deep below as they dive into an underwater realm filled with gorgeous glowing gourds of all shapes, sizes, and species during the annual family-friendly fall event with a unique underwater twist.  

  • Free HIT Training

    2155 Township Line Rd, Logan Township, NJ 08085 2155 Township Line Rd, Logan Township

    Kickstart your weekend with our Saturday Morning Personal Training sessions! Join us in person for a fun and energizing group workout that will leave you excited and wanting more! Whether […]

    Free
  • Saturday Glassblowing Workshop

    Saturday Glassblowing Workshop
    Salem Community College 460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point

    Are you interested in learning the art of glassblowing? Join us this fall for our 3-week Saturday Glassblowing Workshop! This exciting, hands-on workshop is an awesome introduction to blown glass […]

    $300
  • Stained Glass Workshop

    Stained Glass Workshop
    Salem Community College 460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point

    Find inspiration in glistening glass! Join us for a multi-week, stained glass workshop! The focus in this course is to learn the basics of stained glass using the copper foil […]

    $275
  • CHATSWORTH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL

    CHATSWORTH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL

    The Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival is held on the third full weekend in October. In 2026, the festival will be on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This is a Rain or Shine event! There are no rain dates! The Cranberry Festival is sponsored by the Festival Committee of Chatsworth, featuring a […]

  • Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story

    Quilt Show: Every Quilt Tells a Story
    Upper Township Community Center 1790 Route 50, Tuckahoe/Upper Township, NJ, United States

    Celebrating 41 years of fun and friendship, the South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild is presenting their biennial quilt show from October 17 through 19 at the Upper Township Community Center. […]

    $10
  • Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest
    Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Galloway, New Jersey

    Smithvilles Oktoberfest has become one of the best local traditions to welcome in the fall! October 3rd & 4th 2026 from 10am-5pm Smithville presents over 150 juried crafters, an International food court, kids activities, non-Profit organizations and more for Oktoberfest. All of this food and fun plus The Villages 50 Shoppes, Train and Carousel Rides, […]

Explore More Things to Do in South Jersey

Want to plan beyond this weekend? South Jersey’s Great Outdoors, Arts & Entertainment, Dining & Nightlife, and Adventure & Family Fun pages cover things to do year-round. No matter the season, there’s always something nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Jersey Events This Weekend

South Jersey’s weekend lineup covers festivals, live music, farmers markets, family shows, and community fairs. You’ll find events across Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties. The full list above updates as new events come in, so check back closer to the weekend.

Yes. Many weekend events in South Jersey don’t charge admission, including outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and community festivals. Use the keyword search above to filter for free events, or check each listing’s details for the exact admission cost.

South Jersey’s outdoor events include summer concerts, county fairs, farmers’ markets, and festivals held at parks and open-air venues. They span all four counties, from riverside amphitheaters to small-town fairgrounds. Look for outdoor venues in the event details above.

South Jersey hosts plenty of weekend events built for adults. Think trivia nights at local wineries, live music at breweries, comedy shows, and dinner theater. Search by keyword above to find the ones that fit your weekend.

Switch the calendar above to Day view to see what’s happening in South Jersey today. Or use List view to scroll through the next several days at once. Both views update as new events get added.

The calendar updates continuously as organizers submit new listings. It shows real-time changes rather than a fixed weekly list. New weekend events can appear on any day of the week, so it helps to check back more than once before you finalize plans.

The calendar covers Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties. Together, these four counties make up the official South Jersey region. Events from towns across this area also appear here as organizers submit them, from small-town fairs to large festivals.

Use the Submit an Event page to add your own listing to the calendar. Enter the event details, date, time, and location for review. Once approved, your event appears here alongside other South Jersey weekend listings.

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